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title: "Graduation Services (March 2020 - December 2021)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615527"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2020-06-08"
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# Graduation Services (March 2020 - December 2021)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615527

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is initiating a public procurement process for services related to graduation events, titled "Graduation Services (March 2020 - December 2021)." Located in St Andrews, UK, this tender falls into the education industry category and is currently in the award stage, with key activities including the provision of photographic, filming, sound, and gown services. Submitted bids are being evaluated following the open procurement method, with the contract period set to cover a duration of 660 days, beginning with the submission deadline on 12 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the photographic, event filming, and sound services sectors. Firms specialising in official photographic services, filming, sound production, or gown and hood hire are particularly well-positioned to compete. The anticipated graduation ceremonies, scheduled twice a year, offer multiple avenues for service provision, which could lead to enhanced business growth through ongoing contracts with the larger educational institution.

## Notice

* Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

### Lot Information

Photographic Services

* Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

Filiming Services

* Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

Sound Services

* Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

Gown and Hood Services

* Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387784 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,189 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CODA PRODUCTION SERVICES; EDE & RAVENSCROFT; FIRST SIGHT MEDIA; TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 18443330 - Hoods
- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 32354000 - Film products
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387784
- 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381334

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381334&idx=1
  20th February 2020 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381334
  Graduation Services (March 2020 - December 2021) - Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387784
  Graduation Services (March 2020 - December 2021) - * Award Information: for Lots 1 and 4 where a 1 GBP award value has been detailed, this has been entered due to the field being a mandatory requirement by PCS, however both these Lots are commission based and there is no award figure associated with this * Graduation ceremonies are usually held twice a year - over five days in June and two days in December. There may be ad hoc ceremonies (for example a Chancellor's or Rector's installation) throughout the duration of this tender. Tenderers may submit bids for all or any of the lots detailed. - Official student photographic services (including framing service) - Official University photographic services (including honorary graduates) - Filming services - Sound services - Gown and hood hire or purchase for students and staff

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615527
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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